I think I’m going to sell my Skill Roll. I've had this for 10+ years. Its in original condition with patina'd original paint and wood work, new bezel/marquee (but have flaked original). No missing parts. Only issues are the original score motor is bad (still have original motor) and the replacement I put in is the same series of motor but the wrong gear ratio so it scores 20% slower and 2 of the handle screws are not the original gulmite screws. Plays 100% otherwise. I am located in Minneapolis. Message me a serious offer. I think it will go on eBay if I don’t get any offers in the next few days. Thanks!

Oh, I have the coin chute cover (not in the pictures).

13446BC1-EFF3-462D-B21B-AEC0EDBA23CD (resized).jpeg17B833EB-06A5-408F-9200-9E614703F43E (resized).jpeg20B3A4E8-C9B2-4802-9F05-55B186A6E565 (resized).jpeg545DEFE8-BD4A-4541-B873-0ABAB5BEDB73 (resized).jpeg675FE8F4-187E-4F4D-B11C-9BD9A19ECBFA (resized).jpeg77D0DF6E-6AAC-4983-9D01-71551AEAB99B (resized).jpeg817134DB-5321-414D-ACFC-4B02A6803505 (resized).jpeg844C801D-40B0-4021-A022-0141D0EE0F3F (resized).jpeg962F87E5-8437-43D9-814D-FDF8BBE4254D (resized).jpegAC627E6C-E2BD-4A2B-8121-1A4FF7182292 (resized).jpegB314EBA9-8607-4DCA-8620-EE87D4824E39 (resized).jpegD6F69627-8E9A-4D74-859F-0AD61491C9C7 (resized).jpegEFE1B7EA-A841-45E9-A570-1824B9C98F85 (resized).jpegF4CAD4F5-1451-48EA-BEC4-4019324E29B9 (resized).jpeg

What do you all think is a fair price? I was thinking something like $5k

Now that's funny. I'll gladly buy 900 of these $1500 Skill Roll reproductions.

I think the values of these are all over the place. I've seen restored ones for over $8k, and projects for as low as $3k. I think ebay might be the great equalizer on something rare like this.

It is laughable honestly. I have decades of manufacturing experience. There is no way someone could reproduce these for $1500. I'm not even sure you could get just the materials for that much less pay yourself for all the time involved.

lol, my offer still stands. I will buy $1,350,000 worth of $1500 skill roll reproductions. Surely there will be competing parties vying for the chance to be a millionaire!

Easy mate, just relax. No need for personal attacks. I’m sorry I am questioning your logic but do you really think telling someone that can’t afford the market rate range of the game (~$3k-$8k) to just ‘make the game yourself for $1500 because someone did once’ is a reasonable suggestion? Take a look at the available replacement part costs available for skill roll or the costs of an empty bare bones arcade/pinball cabinet. At the very least, you are REALLY downplaying the skill, tools, and time required to pull something off like that. Not to mention it will not be original.

Another example is there is a company called Retro Arcade Remakes that is about to launch a licensed remake of Taito Ice Cold Beer (sort of the same style of cabinet). It will be priced north of $5k. I bet their costs easily exceed $1500 even at scale.

Thanks for the additional context on values. I am trying to be transparent about condition. You might have missed the word "otherwise" when I said "plays 100% otherwise". I meant that besides the slow scoring motor, nothing else needs attention. That being said, I tried to edit the post to remove 100% to avoid any confusion but you can't edit a post after 24hrs.

I have not sold my Skill Roll yet. I think I will be posting it on ebay next week.

And to provide some non-sale content in this thread. My Skill Roll was missing the original coin chute cover panel. At some point, someone double sided taped a piece of plywood in there. luckily I was able to remove that with no trace. I designed and had an exact replica made using pre-galv steel (also like the original). If anyone needs one, I could probably have some more made.

IMG_1510 (resized).jpg

IMG_1539 (resized).jpg

Ok, I am willing to make a batch of these coin chute cover panels. I will sell them for $50 + shipping. That price will go down if more people want them. PM me and I will send you payment info.

Current interested list:
1. jeffc
2. northvibe

Also, I listed my game on ebay: ebay.com link: itm

I posted the ebay link above. The auction is still going. Have you ever played Skill Roll? It's a stand out game compared to many other period pieces. It's addictive and engaging. There is also a rich history of these being on location at bars and supper clubs for decades in Wisconsin and Minnesota where they were very popular at bars/taverns/supper clubs.

My Skill Roll was picked up yesterday. Last call to message me on the coin chute. Chances are this is a once in a lifetime opportunity! jeffc contacted me but I haven't heard from northvibe